This post is sponsored by Stonyfield. All opinions expressed are my own. During the holidays, I love to bake a something extra special for breakfast on Christmas morning or New Year’s Day. Holidays are special occasions and special occasions call for a celebratory breakfast, not just a regular bowl of oatmeal or eggs. However, I try to lighten up what I bake without sacrificing flavor or texture. This winter spice whole wheat coffee cake, made with Stonyfield yogurt rather than sour ...
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20 Sweet and Savory Recipes to Make This Fall
Fall reignites my love of cooking. I spend summer eating the same dishes - salads, tacos, grilled chicken, and burger bowls - because of the heat. I don't want to spend hours over the stove (or even turn on the oven sometimes) nor do I want to eat a hearty meal such as chili. The moment the leaves turn colors, I am ready to dive into large bowls of soup, pumpkin treats, and everything and anything squash. Fall produce - squash of all varieties, apples, sweet potatoes, kale, beets, ...
Ginger Pear Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Bars
I don’t eat dessert often (I prefer a craft beer or glass of Cab over a piece of cake), so when I do crave dessert, I don’t want a substitute, pseudo-dessert. I want chocolate chip cookies over a chocolate chip cookie flavor protein bar or real ice cream rather than fat-free Froyo. Although I want the real thing if I’m having dessert, I don’t mind tweaking the recipe to make my indulgence slightly healthier - especially during holidays such as Christmas or Valentine’s day, when I’m more ...
The Benefits of Mangos for Runners
Like many of you, I enjoy fruit for both its sweet taste and the nutrients it provides. Depending on the time of year, bananas, pears, apples, dried fruits such as raisins, and berries are all a part of my daily diet. However, up until recently I had never tried fresh mangos, even though there are numerous benefits of mangos for runners. I’ve snacked on dried mangos in the past, but I often pass up fresh mangos at the grocery store because their thick skins intimidated me a little - ...
Trail Mix Cookies
Sometimes people ask me how I balance marathon and half marathon training with hiking. While I quickly learned some basics during our first summer here in Washington (don’t hike on the same day as a long run and pack more water than you’ll anticipate needing), the answer is actually fairly simple. I eat a lot to support that level of activity. ...